Chicken and Asparagus
This delectable Chicken and Asparagus dish is smothered in a gorgeous garlicky silky sauce. So tasty no leftovers guaranteed.
Servings 4
Calories 370
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter softened
- 2 tablespoons Flour
- 8 ounces asparagus trimmed
- 6 skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-size pieces
- olive oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 3 garlic cloves crushed
- 2 cups chicken stock
- fresh parsley a good handful, chopped
- ½ cup heavy cream double cream, half and half, or whipping cream
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Remove the tips of the asparagus and set aside. Cut the stems into bite-size pieces and set aside.
- Mix the butter and flour together in a small bowl and set aside.
- Season the chicken with salt & black pepper. Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Gently fry the chicken until brown.
- Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Pour over the stock, and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 5 mins, then the cream and flour mixture. Mix until the flour mixture dissolves into the sauce. Add the asparagus stems and parsley and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the aspargus tips and cook another minute (Thicker asparagus may need to cook longer so cooking times may vary).
- Taste for seasoning and season with salt & pepper as needed before serving. Serve on rice or with the side of your choice.
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Nutrition
Calories: 370 | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 167mg | Sodium: 336mg | Potassium: 589mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1068IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 3mg